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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.65, 4,489.91 and 1,956.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.65, 4,489.91 and 1,956.08 is: 2,928.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.65 : 4,489.91 = 1,956.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.65/4,489.91 = 1,956.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.65x = 4,489.91 × 1,956.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.65x = 8,782,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,782,590.92/2,998.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.85

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